THE WEATHER SATURDAY-FAIR AND COLDER I AN, AdW itr t gall lmovw A6F UNITED PRES DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I VOL. XXVII. No. 70. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1917. PRICE FIVE (;R .v.vaa XAVAw Vile t NAVA RESERVES TO-BE MUSTEREDI Michigan WillRHave First National Military Organization Since Time of Civil War ARMY AND NAVY OFFICIALS TO PRESIDE AT CEREMONIES Noted People to Be Present When Men of University Take Oath of Allegiance * PRESIDENT H.B. HUTCHINS * FAVORS "MAGIC CARPET" * * _* * President Harry B. Hutchins * * in an interview expressed the * * hope that the foreign students * * would receive the hearty co-op- * * eration and support of the fac- * * ulty and the student body in the * * entertainment to be given Jan. * * 12. "The object in view," he * * said, "is a most worthy one, * * namely, the establishment of a * * loan fund forforeign students. * * It should appeal to the faculty * * and student body generally. No * * pains have been spared to make *' * the entertainment pleasing and * * instructive and we should all * * show our appreciation of the * * work that has been done and * our sympathy with the object. * * The production is worthy of a * * large audience." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALLIES PREPARE1 REPLY TO WILSON PEACE NOTE' Comunication Stating Terms to Be Forwarded to President Today _ .._ ' PADEAND HART WRITE 1917 UNION OPERA BOOK Try-Outs for Chorus Parts to Begin Monday Night; Play Needs Many Actors * * * * * * * For the first time since the begin- ning of the Civil war, a military or- ganization will be mustered in on the Michigan campus. On Wednesday night of next week, the University naval reserves will be administered the oath of allegiance and will be formal- ly taken into the naval reserve of the United States. At the same time, the battalion will be presented with their division flags, a United States flag and a Union Jack going to each unit. The ceremony will be in charg& of Lieut. William N. Richardson, chief of the recruiting department of the United States navy. He will be as- sisted by Col. John S. Bersey, adjutant- general of the state of Michigan; Quartermaster-General Rogers, of the United States army; Commandant J. Farrand Lewis, commanding officer of the Michigan naval reserves; Lieut. C. B. Lundy, chief executive officer of the same body; Lieuts. W. M. Utley, Wil- liam Marshall and M. M. Rudd, of the Detroit division, and Lieut. James Cooper of the Saginaw division. President to Attend. President Harry B. Hutchins will be present at the ceremony, and invita- tions have been issued to the deans of the colleges and the entire faculty of the University, as well as to city of- ficials and representatives of the lo- cal post of the G. A. R. There is also a possibility of Gov. A. E. Sleeper at- tending the mustering. A crack section of blue-jackets will be sent out Wednesday afternoon by the Detroit division and will give two exhibition small arms drills, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The Varsity band will furnish the mu- sic. New York, Jan. 5. - Washington Page cabled late tonight from London saying that the allied reply to Presi- dent Wilson's peace note was ready and that it would be forwarded Satur- day. It is understood that the terms for Russia include the evacuation of Con- stantinople and occupied territory in that district. The Russians also de- mand an indemnification for the loss of property and human life. FORD SPENDS $23,29 INSTEAD OF $100,000 TO ELECT WILSON EVIDENCE LINKS LEWIS WITH COLBERT MURDER Police Reports Strengthen Chain of Circumstantial Evidence in Model Mystery Philadelphia, Jan. 5.-An ever grow- ing chain of circumstantial evidence was this afternoon closing around the name of Bernard Wellsley Lewis, scion of a wealthy Pittsburg family, who committed suicide in an Atlantic City hotel as detectives burst into his room to arrest him in connection with the murder of Mazie Colbert. Police declared the evidence points even more strongly to him as the slayer of the stunning little model. Detectives said today that Henry Fox, a criminal lawyer, had recognized in Lewis through newspaper pictures, the young man who two days ago rushed into his offices at Norristown and asked to be defended on a charge of murder. The man hired an automobile near Haverford and was intensely nervous and excited as he talked to the lawyer. In addition, the chauffeur has also identified Lewis through the same means. Another significant develop- ment this afternoon was admitted by detectives that blood stains several days old had been found on the socks Lewis wore when he killed himself. These stains, it was said, were below the shoe tops near the ankles, indicat- ing that Lewis, if he was in Miss Col- berts apartment, had removed his shoes. BIG AUTO SIlOW OPENS TODAY * Washington, Jan. 5.-Henry Ford, who advertised widely during the re- cent campaign that he would expend $100,000 to aid in the re-election of President Wilson, evidently changed his mind after he made that state- ment. Mr. Ford has filed with the clerk of the house a statement of his expenses in aiding the Wilson campaign, show- ing that he spent only $23,529, with a few bills still unpaid. French Actors Togive Plays Noted Artists Will Appear in Ann Ar- bor on Jan. 16, Under Auspices of Cercle Francais Earl E. Pardee, '17, and A. S. Hart, '17, are the composers of the book for the Union opera to be presented by the Mimes of the University of Michigan Union. The scenario was written by the two men in conjunction, while Earl E. Pardee, '17, composed the dialogue. Try-outs for chorus parts will be held at 7 o'clock Monday night, Jan. 8, at the Union. The show this year requires an especially large chorus with several feature parts going to members. 'Those who were unsuccess- ful in the cast try-outs are also urged to come out for the chorus. At this time men will be judged by their stage presence and their ability to dance with a partner. A new system in the writing of the book was used this year whereby the scenario was chosen first and then sub- mitted to the dialogue writers. The, book is fast rounding into its ultimate form and was picked by the faculty committee from the great number sub- mitted as one of the best operas ever produced by the Mimes. Those who were successful at the cast try-outs held in December will be notified by mail today.# Women 's League Plas at Homes' Advisory Board Wishes to Know Col-1 lege Girls in More Personal and Informal Way * * * * * * * DEMAND RESIGNATION OF VON BETHMANN-HOLLWEG Amsterdam, Jan. 5.-Demand that Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg resign im- mediately because of the rejec- tion of Germany's peace offers is made today in the Berlin news- paper, Nueueste Nachrichten, known as the Krupp's organ. The newspaper declared that "Germany regards the chancel- lor as a weakling and Europe discredits him because of his blundering remarks as to Ger- many's guilt in invading Bel- gium." * * * * * * * * * * * * * 'SENATE APPROVES Hitchcock Resolution Supporting A tion Passes Upper House by 48 to 17 Vote ,SENATOR LEWIS OF ILLINOIS MAKES, PASSIONATE DEFENS WILSON NOT, TO SEND. State Department Makes First Official Statement Concerning Peace Since Lansing's By ROBERT J. BENDER (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington, Jan. 5.-Official denial that President Wilson is at this time contemplating sending another note to any of the belligerents on the subject of peace, was made by Counsellor Polk of the state department today, on the authority of the president "The president is not contemplating sending another note," Polk said. Denial was made, it was explained, The doors of Waterman gymnasium, where the ceremony will be held, will be opened at 7 o'clock. The campus divisions will take the floor at 7:30 o'clock, when the highest ranking of- ficer of the local organization will turn over the command to the adjutant- general, who will then proceed with the installation of commissioned of- ficers and the mustering of the entire battalion. When the oath has been adminis- tered, the flags will be raised and the campus division will be a regularly en- rolled member of the national body. The latter part of the evening will be devoted to speeches by the officers and to an exhibition drill by the newly- mustered divisions. Admission to the ceremony will be entirely by invitation. Tickets to the number of 500 will be distributed among the members of the organiza- tion and those desiring to witness the ceremony may secure them free of charge from these men. SOUTH AMERICA AWAITS U. S. REPLY TO BRITISH BLACKLIST Buenos Airest Jan. 5.-(Special.)- In view of the fact that the British blacklist hits some of the South Amer-, ican republics even more severely than, it does the United States, the govern- ments on this continent are waiting, with keen anxiety for Washington's re- ply to Britain's latest note on the sub-, ject. The Argentine view is that outside interference in the republic's domestici trade ought not to be tolerated, regard- less of British views. The consensus of opinion concerning the message sent1 in answer to the United States protest1 against the blacklist is fairly summedE up by Editor Jorgs Mitre of the in-4 fluential paper, La Nacion in the suc-f cinct comment: "Words!" Ex-Congressman Back After 21 Months Cleveland, Jan. 5.-James H. Cassidy,2 former congressman, who disappearedE 21 months ago, returned to Cleveland1 today and said he expected to repay.t "every cent" he is indebted. Cassidyl was removed as receiver of the Cleve- land. Pittsburg Coal companv when ai Nearly Every Manufacturer of Cars and Accessories Represented New York, Jan. 5.-With nearly ev- ery manufacturer of automobiles and accessories in the United States re- presented by exhibits, the greatest au- tomobile show in the history of New York opens tomorrow at Grand Cen- tral palace. The first floor of the massive palace is given over to displays of bodies and completed automobiles, Sixes, fours, twelves, and eights, are scattered around over the floor so thick it is al- most impossible to get around without stubbing one's toe on a thousand dol- lar automobile or a jitney bus. Included in the display are many freaks, new things in the auto world, which are getting their share of at- tention. But, as always has been the case, the tried ideas predominate. Sixteen different styles of bodies are on display. On the second floor are the access- ories, from. tiny pins and bolts to a fully dressed motor, in full operation. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the show today, but the great-I er crowds are looked for next week.. War brides, sudden rises and falls in the stock market have made many hundreds of potential automobile own- ers in New York and the manufactur- ers are here to take advantage of the; situation. Citizens Force Reduced Light Cost, New York, Jan. 5.-Following citi- zens' league threats to have their prop- erty investigated and appaised, the; New York Edison company and the United Electric Light and Power com- pany today reduced their rates from1 8 to 7 cents. The companies expect to make up the $1,700,000 saving to con-1 sumers by increased business under.I "Theatre Independent Francais d'Amerique" is the imposing title of a company of French actors who will appear in Ann Arbor on Jan. 16,'under the auspices of the French faculty and the Cercle Francais. Two'short comedies in the original French will be presented. They are Marivaux's "Le Jeu de l'Amour et du Hazard" and "L'Etincelle" by Pailler- on. The company is made up of a group of skillful players recuited from the various theaters of Paris. They are under the management of M. Raymond Faure of the famous Odeon theater. This performance will take the place of the usual soiree dansant giv- en each year by the Cercle Francais.- Prof. Canfield of the French depart- ment, has been in communication with Manager Faure for several weeks and it was not until last night othat de- finite word was received saying that the play would be given. The company presented a long ser- ies of plays in Chicago this fall and, their success was immediate and com- plete. Later they appeared in Madi-1 son at the University of Wisconsin, at the University of Illinois, in Cincin- nat, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Int each city their work was enthusias- tically received. An effort will probably be made to read the two plays in all beginning French classes during the short time that remains before they are to be presented. University Hall will be used for the performance unless a more suitable auditorium can be se- cured. SAYS AMERICAN SENTIMENTS DIFFERENT FROM PRACTICES Desiring to know college women in a more personal and informal way than has heretofore been possible, the advisory board of the Women's league composed of the wives of the faculty, has planned a group of weekly "at homes" for all the women of the Un- iversity, beginning next Thursday aft- ernoon and continuing until the end of February, The announcement, which has been sent to the head of every house, ex- presses the hope that these affairs will not be regarded a added burdens, but will be made periods of relaxation in the intimacy of real homes. Girls are urged to come directly from classes. forgetting such trifles as white gloves, or the fact that they have never met the hostess. If the plan is a success this year, it will be carried on more extensively in the future. The schedule for the at home days follows as announced: Mrs. W. D. Henderson, 1001 Forest avenue, Tuesdays, Jan, 9 and 16; Mrs. Arthur G. Hall, 1036 Oakland avenue, Tuesdays, Jan. 23 and 30; Mrs. W. A. Frayer, 724 E. University avenue, Tuesdays, Feb. 6 and 13, and Mrs. Roy W. Cowden, 1016 Olivia avenue, Tues-1 days. Feb. 20 and 27. Two Women in Colorado Legislature Denver, Colo., Jan. 5.-Reversing Re-, publican control of two years ago, Democrats have a majority of one in the senate and at least 13 in the houseI of the Colorado legislature which con-, vened' here today. There will be onel woman member in the senate and pos-1 sibly a woman member in the house1 after a contest is decided.t The chief fight at this session prob-l ably will center around proposed amendments to the industrial law. La-I bor objects to certain clauses of thez law, especially the one compelling 30 days' notice before a strike can. bet called. ; Prohibition legislation will also holdI an important place. The "dry" lawi may be strengthened by bills prohibit- because of reports that President Wil- son would send another communica- tion. The state department refused to be brought. iuto a discussion of what might be done if ,certain hypothetical situations arose,tsuch as a more fa- vorable reply of the allies to the presi- dent's note than the note to Germany. The impression was given that the department considered the stories re- ferred to as embarrassing to the ad- ministration in the present situation. Counsellor Polk said the denial of President Wilson's reported intentions had been sent to every foreign lega- tion and embassy. Polk's statement was the first of an official nature to be made by an ad- ministration official regarding the "peace note situation" since Secretary Lansing's two "interpretative state- ments," following publication of the president's note to the belligerents. WOMEN OFFICIALS TAKE CITY Government of Oregon Town Passes Into Hands of Gentler Sex Umatilla, Ore., Jan. 5.-Umatilla's city government passed this week into the hands of a woman administration. From Mrs. Laura Starcher, mayor, down to the police department, all of- ficials are of the gentler sex except two lonely males who must serve as "holdovers" in the council. E. E. Starcher, railroad telegrapher, handed over the robes of office to his wife. He vacated the little room where he has directed the town's destinies for many months and the madam took the helm. One of Mrs. Starcher's first acts will be to name the woman po- lice force. "A woman can do the work," said Mayoress Starcher, "better than any man." She added that if any obstrep-' erous law-breaker invaded Umatillal during the female regime, a man or something would, be designated to handle the situation, under orders from the chiefess. On taking office Mrs. Starcher prom-j ised the city a business administra- tion, and said she would effect im- provements her husband's regime1 failed to attempt. ' Measure Amended by Jones of Wash ington, Republican, Supported by Democrats By J. P. YODER (United Press Staff Correspondent)_ Wshington, Jan. 5.-Shorn of an idea of endorsing either a war or a break with Germany, or of approving "entangling alliances" or of interfer- ences with European affairs, the Hitch. cock resolution approving Presideni Wilson's note to belligerents passed the senate late today by a vote of 4 to 17. The vote came at the close of a afternoon of dramatic speeches iI which Senator Lewis, major whip, de- clared the war could not go on with- out involving America, that America would accept no more apologies for mistakes and injuries. I Efforts to substitute a minority reso- lution for Senator Hitchcock's resolu- tion failed, but at last, with the Hitch- cock resolution toned down, the sen- ate rushed through its work and many Republicans joined the Democrats in accepting the measure as amended by Senator Jones, Washington, a Repub- lican. The senate, by the vote this afternoon, approved merely the presi- dent's request for peace te±'ms. Republicans Satisfied. Republicans said they were satisfied that this innoculated the idea of ap- proving the whole note with its ad- mitted threat to Germany, and its im- plied plan of joining an "entangling al- liance" to enforce peace. Senator Townsend of Michigan voted in favor of the resolution. Smith of Michigan did not vote. In the debate preceeding the vote, Lewis declared "the idea of a world guarantee of peace as put forth by the president's note, would be a bar to ag- gressive offenses against small nations hereafter." Lewis said Senator Lodge had caused it to be understood that an agreement was in the note whereby the United States would, following peace, join a world league for the en- forcing of peace which might mean the overthrow of the Monroe Doctrine. No Effect on Monroe Doctrine. "I defy him to lay his finger on any part of that note that would justify this deduction," the Illinois senator thundered. He declared the Monroe Doctrine and our Asiatic policy were in no manner affected by anything in the note. In conclusion, Lewis pre- sented his "version of America" a na- tion enthroned "waving a wand of love." After Lewis closed his speech Townsend of Michigan forced a record vote on Hitchcock's motion for further consideration of his resolution. Lewis intimated that Senator Lodge was prompted yesterday to refer to statements credited to Count Andrassy that "Germany's peace terms were be- fore President Wilson," by a desire to send broadcast the impression that "the president's action was takenat the instance of Germany." Lewis for America. "I am not for Germany. I am not for the allies," said Lewis impressively. "I am for America, and I could not be influenced to stand against a move that would bring peace to humanity. I can never adhere to the doctrine that permanent peace can be attained by beating down a people in debt and hunger-beating them down to very subjugation. The very debate on this resolution has done more injury to the cause of peace which the president has sought to give impulse than an other opposition, from any other force in this country." Lewis intimated that the proposed world guarantee of peace through- a league would prevent any Imposition on American interests. Washington, Jan. 5.-Americans may find difference between their senti- ments and their practices by reflect- ing on the lines of their national hymn. J. Horace McFarland, president of the American Civic Federation, told the National Parks conference being conducted here by the interior depart- ment. "Just think over 'I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills,"' said Mr. McFarland. "We mine out the one and chop out the other. "The American who makes his money contributing dust and smoke and noise generally goes abroad 'and preaches about our wonderful national parks which he would like to convert to timber; the great. Niagara Falls which he would like to convert to wa- ter power, and our grand canyon of Colorado around which they wish to build a trolley line." ing shipment of liquor into the state and making it a criminal offense to have liquor in one's possession. Fares Go Up 50 Per Cent in England Londonx$an. 5.-Railroad fares have gone up 50 per cent in England. If the same thing had been done in the United States it would mean that a ticket from Indiana polis to New York would cost $31.50 instead of $21. The government has taken over the railroads in England and its reason for increasing the fares is twofold; first to discourage unnecessary travel; sec- ond to keep the railroad passenger revenue at the same level. Election Fraud Probe Head Goes West Washington, Jan. 5.-"Important de- velopments" are expected shortly by the department of justice in the presi- dential election fraud probe in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, it was announced today. Frank C. Dailey of Indianapolis, special investigator, returned to the west today to continue his probe. Of- ficials refused to explain what the "important developments" might be. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BULLETIN Berlin, Jan. 5.-Berlin offici- ally announced tonight the Ger- man and Bulgarian capture of Draila. The combined forces have driven the Rumanians en- tirely out of Dobrudja.